Fiat 500 Gucci (2012 year). Manual - part 8

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS

There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet,
located in the floor console, for added convenience. This
power outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and
other low power devices.

Power is available when the ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN or START position. Insert the cigar lighter or
accessory plug into the outlet for use. To preserve the
heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating
position.

CAUTION!

• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts

(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp)
power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.

• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs

only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.

Power Outlet

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WARNING!

To avoid serious injury or death:
• Only devices designed for use in this type of

outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.

• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving

the vehicle.

• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an

electric shock and failure.

Power Outlet Fuse Location Underhood

F15 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Front Console

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CAUTION!

• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw

power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.

• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,

vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with great caution.

• After the use of high power draw accessories, or

long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.

CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED

WARNING!

When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot.
To avoid serious injury, handle the cigar lighter with
care. Always check that the cigar lighter has turned
off.

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CUPHOLDERS

For the driver and front passenger, cupholders are lo-
cated on the floor console between the front seats.

For rear passengers, there are cupholders located on the
floor between the front driver and passenger seats.

Front Cupholders

Rear Cupholders

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STORAGE

Glove Box Compartment

The glove box is located on the right side of the instru-
ment panel. Pull outward on the door latch to open the
glove box. Push the glove box door upward to close it.

Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped

Some models may be equipped with storage under the
front passenger seat. Pull outward on the latch to open
the storage compartment.

Glove Box Compartment

Passenger Seat Storage

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CARGO AREA FEATURES

The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow
increased cargo capacity.

Push down the release button, located at the outboard
top of the seatback and move the seatback to its folded-
down position to provide a flat load floor cargo area.
When returning the seatback to its upright position, push
rearward until the seatback is properly latched.

Rear Seat Release Buttons

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REAR WINDOW FEATURES

Rear Window Defroster

The rear window defroster button is located in the
center of the instrument panel, below the radio.

Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster.
An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear

window defroster is on. The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes.
To manually shut the defroster off, push the button a
second time.

NOTE:

To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear

window defroster only when the engine is operating.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear

window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.

(Continued)

Folded Rear Seats

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-

sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.

• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CONTENTS

䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 129
䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 140

▫ EVIC Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
▫ EVIC Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System . . . . . . . 145

▫ Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
▫ Trip Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
▫ Trip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
▫ Values Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable

Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

䡵 Sales Code (RAB) Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

▫ Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
▫ Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

▫ Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
▫ Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
▫ Functions And Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
▫ Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
▫ Sirius威 Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . . . . 174
▫ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
▫ CD MP3 Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
▫ Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

䡵 iPod威/USB/Media Player Control — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

䡵 Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
▫ CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
▫ Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone

(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

䡵 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
䡵 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones . . . . . . . 185
䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning . . . . . 186
▫ Operating Tips Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

1 — Side Vent

7 — Passenger Air Bag

13 — Storage Compartment

2 — Multifunction Lever – Light Control

8 — Glove Compartment

14 — Shift Lever

3 — Instrument Cluster And Warning Lights

9 — Rear Defrost Button

15 — Sport Button

4 — Windshield Wiper, Washer, Trip Computer 10 — Hazard Button

16 — Horn/Driver Airbag

5 — Central Air Vents

11 — Climate Controls

6 — Storage Compartment/Radio

12 — Power Windows Control

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

1. Glow Plug Light — If Equipped

The Glow Plug light will flash during engine oil
viscosity sensor measurement in cold weather.

During this measurement (up to 10 seconds), the starter
will be disabled. If the measured oil viscosity is OK, the
light will turn off and the engine will be allowed to crank.
If the measured oil viscosity is too high, engine cranking
will be disabled and the light will blink repeatedly until
the oil temperature is raised, preferably by an externally-
powered electric engine block heater (available from
your authorized dealer).

The message

⬙Plug In Engine Heater⬙, will be displayed

in the instrument cluster when the ambient temperature
is below 5°F (-15°C) at the time the engine is shut off as
a reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next cold
start.

2. Rear Defrost Button

Press and release this button to turn on the rear
window defroster. This indicator will illuminate

when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after 20 minutes.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear

• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-

sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.

• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

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3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped

This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.

4. Low Fuel Light

When the fuel level reaches approximately 1.0 gal-
lon (3.8L) this light will turn on, and remain on
until fuel is added.

5. High Beam Indicator

This light indicates that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-

ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam.

6. Park/Headlight ON Indicator / Follow Me Home
(Headlight Delay) Indicator — If Equipped

This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on. If the Follow
Me Home feature is activated this indicator
will illuminate and the EVIC will show how

long the function remains active. For further information,
refer to “Follow Me Home” in “Understanding The
Features of Your Vehicle”.

7. Turn Signal Indicators

The arrows will flash in unison with the exte-
rior turn signal, when using the turn signal
lever.

8. Generic Warning Light

The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if
any of the following conditions occur: Oil
Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off

Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available, Parking Sensor
Failure.

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9. Air Bag Warning Light

This light will turn on for four seconds as a
bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while

driving, have the system inspected at an authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.

10. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped

This indicator shows that the Speed Control
system is on.

11. Seat Belt Reminder Light

When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/
RUN, this light will turn on if the driver’s seat belt
is unbuckled, a chime will sound. When driving, if

the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt

Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound.
Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know
Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.

12. Charging System Light

This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the

ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN and remain on
briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on
while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If
the charging system light remains on, it means that the
vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho-
rized dealer.

If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.

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13. Power Steering System Warning

This light is used to manage the electrical
warning of the EPS (Power Steering System).
Refer to “Power Steering” in “Starting and
Operating” for further information.

14. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected, the light will come on
while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition

key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the
shift lever is placed in the NEUTRAL position. The light
should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine
running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however,
see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If
the light is flashing when the engine is running, imme-
diate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and
your vehicle may require towing. The light will come on

when the ignition is first turned to ON/RUN and remain
on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on
during starting, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.

15. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

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